Cassata Napoletana
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Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 6 ingredients
- 1 whole candied cherries
- walnuts -- chopped
- 1/2 recipe Neapolitan custard
- 2 sponge cake*
- candied fruit -- chopped, optional
- 1 cup cherry preserves
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GlutenEggsMilkTree nuts
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Cook safely
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- * round or square and about 9-inches in diameter
- Carefully slice the sponge cake in half horizontally to make 4 thin layers.
- Place one layer on a serving plate and cover with half of the preserves. Set the second layer on top and spread thickly with Neapolitan Custard.
- Set the third layer on top and spread with the remaining preserves. Cover with the last layer, spread it with Neapolitan Custard and garnish with chopped walnuts, candied cherries and mixed candied fruit.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Editor's Note: Neapolitan Custard recipe not found.
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